You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for October 27.

Navy Day

Today’s word is button, spelled b-u-t-t-o-n.

button /ˈbʌtn/ noun [countable]

push the right buttons idiom

: to do the things that are needed to produce a desired effect or result

The coach knows how to push all the right buttons to get his players ready for the game.

She seemed to push all the right buttons.

He pushed all the right buttons.

These are words which are all designed to press the right buttons among women voters.

button verb [intransitive, transitive]

(also button up) to fasten clothes with buttons, or to be fastened with buttons

Sam, make sure Nina buttons up her jacket.

He pulled his trousers back up and buttoned his fly.

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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